In 'The Fury' by Alex Michaelides, readers are taken on a thrilling journey following a group of friends on a private Greek Island called Aura. As plans unravel, secrets are revealed, and someone ends up dead, the story unfolds to answer the who, the what, and most importantly the why in a spectacular WHYDUNIT. The book teases readers from one question to the next, exploring relationships and the lasting effects of childhood trauma on shaping individuals, all while keeping them engaged with nonlinearity and unexpected twists.
The writing style in 'The Fury' is intentional and thoughtful, with vivid descriptions, a mix of beautiful imagery, and a nonlinear plot that keeps readers amused without losing them. The narrative technique involves the protagonist inviting the reader to sit beside them, sip a drink, and listen to their story, creating a unique storytelling experience that reveals twists beautifully and encourages self-reflection.
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Content warnings may include themes of mental illness, unreliable narration, violence, and psychological distress.
From The Publisher:
A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex-movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder - from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient
This is a tale of murder.
Or maybe that's not quite true. At its heart, it's a love story, isn't it?
Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex-movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.
I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time - it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press sensation: a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder.
We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse - a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered.
But who am I?
My name is Elliot Chase, and I'm going to tell you a story unlike any you've ever heard.
Ratings (18)
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Loved It (3) | |
Liked It (5) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (2) | |
Hated It (2) |
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SYNOPSIS
A group of people are on a private island in Greece, and someone is murdered. Who was killed? Why were they killed? Who murdered them?
MY THOUGHTS
This is my least favorite so far of the three books by this author.
I really hated the narration style, where often times, the narrator is addressing the readers directly.
The flow & pacing was uneven.
Lots of unlikable characters.
Atmospheric setting.
Felt like a soap opera.
Ending was mehhh.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️atmospheric read, but overall, just meh. Odd narration style.
Thanks to Celadon Books and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book is out now.
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